One Day Internationals

A century by Player of the Match Sophie Devine helped set up the White Ferns opening ODI victory over Pakistan, but all the drama was reserved for the final ten overs of a thrilling run-chase in Sharjah.

Asked to open the batting, 28-year-old Devine produced a patient hundred which was the backbone of the visitor’s 240-9 from their 50 overs.

India captain Virat Kohli has moved back to the top position among batsmen in the ICC ODI Player Rankings within 10 days of losing it to South Africa batsman AB de Villiers.

In the latest rankings update that takes into account India’s home series against New Zealand which India won 2-1 on Sunday, as well as the last match of the South Africa-Bangladesh series and the last two matches of the Pakistan-Sri Lanka series, Kohli has also reached a career-high in terms of rating points.

Cricket South Africa on Tuesday, announced the Coca-Cola South Africa under-19 squad that will take on England and Namibia in a five-match Youth One-Day International (ODI) Triangular series from 30 November to 10 December 2017 in Potchefstroom.

The series will be one of the last opportunities for selectors to have a look at possible picks ahead of the ICC U19 World Cup due to take place in New Zealand in early 2018.

South Africa wrapped up the ODI Series with a 200-run victory over Bangladesh in the final match at Buffalo Park in East London on Sunday. The 3-0 series victory gives them the No. 1 ICC ranking in this format for the time being.

Today’s victory was marred by the lower back injury suffered by captain Faf du Plessis, who was unbeaten on 91 at the time (67 balls, 10 fours and a six), having shared a third wicket record partnership against Bangladesh of 151 with new cap Aiden Markram.